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The Russian Armed Forces (alternately the Russian Ground Forces or RGF) are a REDFOR faction in ArmA 2.

They also make a minor appearance in ArmA 3 and are represented as the Russian Spetsnaz faction. They were added with the release of the Contact DLC.

Overview[]

« A broad expanse for dreams and for lives is opened to us by the coming years.
Russian Federation Anthem
»

Background[]

Established after the dissolution of the U.S.S.R. and the Soviet Armed Forces at the end of the Cold War, the Russian Armed Forces is its spiritual successor in all but name.

ArmA 2[]

Russian forces operating in Chernarus and the rest of the Green Sea region consist predominately of units from the 454th Guards Motor-Rifle Regiment[1][2][3], with General Shagarov serving as its commander.[4]

Some supporting units are also present alongside the 454th, primarily several armoured platoons from the 321st Tank Battalion and infantry from the 1st Company 'Kazaki' ("The Cossacks").[5] However, they remain on standby at the border and are not deployed on front line duties.[6]

ArmA 3[]

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Insignia of the 223rd

Highly trained and versatile, Spetsnaz operatives from the 223rd Special Purpose Detachment have been deployed on covert, deep reconnaissance missions inside Livonia, a member state of NATO.[7]

In light of increased tensions within the past decade, they have been tasked with infiltrating through the so-called "Andrzejów Gap", identifying and exploiting security weaknesses within NATO defences.[8][9]

History[]

After being dismissed following unsuccessful negotiations with the Russian government[6], a powerful insurgent group called the Chernarussian Movement of the Red Star (ChDKZ) executes the Prime Minister of Chernarus, Alexander Baranov[10], in retaliation for the Russian government's rejection of the offer and announces the renaming of the nation to the "Chernarussian Socialistic Republic".[11]

The Russian Federation urgently calls for a UN Security Council meeting in order to discuss authorising a Russian-led intervention in the region following the legitimate Chernarussian government's exile.[12] However, a bitter deadlock is reached in the Security Council meeting as Moscow protests against the deployment of U.S. forces into the region instead.[13][14]

Events of Operation Harvest Red (2009)[]

SPOILER ALERT

NOTE: This section contains spoilers from ArmA 2's 'Operation Harvest Red' campaign.

« It has become clear that the Americans cannot control Chernarus. Their incompetence is destabilizing the region and we must act to restore the balance.
Anonymous Russian military official quoted by the Russian Voice Radio network after the Moscow bombings
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Barely a week after the ChDKZ is forced to withdraw to the northern parts of the country by U.S.-led forces, a bomb goes off at Red Square in Moscow which kills fifty and critically injures more than two hundred people.[11] The Chernarussian National Party are blamed as the prime suspects behind the bombing by the Russian government, and are declared to be a terrorist group while blaming the Americans for causing more instability in the region and encouraging the spread of anti-Russian extremism.[15]

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Russian forces step foot onto Chernarussian soil unopposed.

The USMC deployment in Chernarus is forced to be cut short following a UN Security Council meeting which authorises the deployment of Russian forces into the country instead.[16][11] Russian troops assume their positions as peacekeepers in the region following the U.S. withdrawal.[17]

Albeit reluctantly, the CDF are forced to comply with the Russian military's peacekeeping mandate and allow their forces to monitor their movements. The 454th quickly established an FOB at the Vybor airport following the CDF's evacuation from the airbase.[18]

Unbeknownst to both the Russian government and military, the bombing was actually conducted by rogue elements within the Spetsnaz sympathetic to the cause of the ChDKZ; more specifically a fanatical officer named "Karelin", who intended to use the ChDKZ leader, Gregori Lopotev, as a scapegoat in order to re-integrate the country into the Russian Federation.[19][20]

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Lopotev is handed over to the Russian peacekeepers.

Thanks to the efforts of Razor Team however, enough evidence is gathered, and the conspiracy is eventually revealed to the Russian government after Lopotev himself is captured.[21] Lopotev's handover is personally supervised by the leader of the Russian forces, General Shagarov, but they come under fire from Karelin's rogue team who attempt a last ditch rescue operation to save Lopotev.[22]

Karelin is eventually killed in the ensuing gun battle, and his identity is visually confirmed by another Russian officer at the scene.[23] With overwhelming evidence of the ChDKZ being responsible for the bombing, the mandate of their intervention expires, and Russian forces withdraw from the country immediately.[24] The UN Security Council unconditionally agrees to allow for U.S. forces to redeploy into the country once more.[11]


Post-Operation Harvest Red[]

With Lopotev in their custody and the Chernarussian Civil War at an end, relations between the Russian and U.S. government returned to a status quo. Both sides denied any involvement in the fighting, with the Kremlin blaming the deaths of Russian servicemen in the conflict on "mistakes" caused by the military's low-level commanders.[25]

Events of Operation Black Gauntlet (2013)[]

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Russian forces maintain control over the northern regions of Takistan.

Following the aftermath of the UN-mandated and U.S.-led invasion of Takistan, NATO forces in the region slowly begin to withdraw their troops from the country.[26]

Infighting between the New Takistani Army (NTA) and various tribal groups in the region - no longer unconditionally loyal to the West, combined with the chaotic nature of the NATO withdrawal, causes the country to gradually spiral into a state of near-anarchy.[11][27][28]

In the midst of this power struggle between the factions, the Russian military continues to maintain a presence in northern Takistan. They operate independently from NATO but nonetheless assume a limited degree of responsibility over the stabilisation of post-war Takistan.[29]

Post-Old Man[]

By the late 2030s, the Russian Federation has become the focal point of a power struggle between two competing empires: a decaying U.S.-led NATO alliance fracturing from within, and the ever-expanding CSAT coalition led by the People's Republic of China.[30][31]

« This is an age of radical change. We see the European Union crumbling, America's economy failing, the old order of things being swept away. We have no interest in reigniting Cold War tensions. Rather, we are searching out opportunities to redistribute the heavy responsibility, now resting on our shoulders.
President Nika Grekova
»

In the two decades that have followed the Chernarussian Civil War, Russia's economy has skyrocketed to levels not seen since the 1960s. An oil crisis in 2016[32] has forced the majority of Europe - particularly Eastern European countries, to rely solely on Russia for energy resources. This boost has allowed the military to revive numerous scrapped acquisition programmes; the T-100 being one such prominent example, along with the mass production of once considered cost-unfeasible platforms like the Angara tank.[33][34]

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The Shikra, a fifth-generation stealth fighter jointly developed by Russian and CSAT companies.

Since its formation, Russia has also held an amicable relationship with CSAT on numerous initiatives. Russian arms manufacturers often work in tandem with their Asian and Middle Eastern partners to co-develop and licence new technologies[35], vehicles[36][37], and heavy equipment.[38]

Sharing a common geopolitical goal of pushing back against an increasingly desperate and aggressively expansionist NATO alliance[39], Russian soldiers often participate in joint military exercises with their counterparts in the Far East. The capital, Moscow, is regularly selected as a host city for CSAT members and their partners for annual summits, the latest of which was held in 2035.[40]

Despite this mutually beneficial relationship, neither the Kremlin nor the Armed Forces' high command have been eager to fully integrate into CSAT. The unequal treatment of Russia's former subject, the Republic of Belarus, has made Russian leaders wary of CSAT's underlying intentions.[41][42] As a result, the Russian government is not quite enthusiastic to place itself under the yoke of Chinese leadership.

« Let's not forget how our Western friends reneged on promises made before the Warsaw Pact's dissolution. NATO gave us assurances once. The German border was a line in the sand. And yet that line has crept slowly eastwards. An arc of instability has arisen from the Green Sea to the Middle East. There are even US soldiers, conducting war games along our borders.
Foreign Minister Poda Makarovich, commenting on his government's official opinion over CSAT's negative reputation in recent years following the "Apex Protocol Papers"
»

However, that attitude may soon change with the latest announcement from the coalition involving an enticing deal that would greatly bolster Russia's standing and influence on global affairs.[31][43]

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Livonian SAM battery set ablaze, supposedly by Russian special operations.

Furthermore, in a pitiful attempt to cling onto its collapsing hegemony, the U.S. has arrogantly denied requests from the Kremlin for all NATO military exercises along its borders with Livonia to be halted.[44] The upstart Livonians and their Western allies have long been a hindrance by obstructing the airspace into the Kaliningrad Oblast, and limiting the military's ability to resupply its Baltic Fleet bases.[39]

In spite of this, leaders from NATO states have continued to throw unfair accusations against Russia. They have repeatedly accused Russian forces of conducting supposed "incursions" and "airspace violations" across the border into Livonia along the so-called "Andrzejów Gap" region.[8][9][39]

« NATO sabre-rattling is counterproductive. The world is already on a precipice. A return to bilateral Cold War-era thinking could be disastrous for everyone. If the US continues to ignore the new world order, and insists on creating enemies where there are none, they run the risk of making their fears a reality.
FM Makarovich
»

Provoked by the constant disrespect and contempt that NATO leaders have exhibited towards Russian interests[39], the time for its entry into CSAT may finally be here after nearly two decades of geopolitical vacillation.[43] Only time will tell if the deal comes to fruition.[45][46]

Equipment[]

ArmA 2[]

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Flora camouflage pattern used by Russian infantry (ArmA 2)

Russian forces use a mixture of tried-and-true Soviet-era gear to the latest in modern Russian-made hardware.

Most conscripts wear Soviet-era ballistic-resistant vests as well as the SSh-68 combat helmet, while pilots and armoured vehicle crews don ZSh-5 flight helmets and TSh-3 tanker hats (respectively). Their combat uniforms and all other gear are always camouflaged in the Flora pattern that helps to easily blend them into the dense woodland forests of Chernarus.

Spetsnaz operatives and MVD internal troops on the other hand, wear multi-environment Gorka suits for use in long distance patrols deep in the low mountain ranges and heavily built-up towns/villages scattered throughout the country.

ArmA 3[]

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Taiga Hexacam used by the Spetsnaz (ArmA 3)

The operatives of the 223rd wear a combination of lightly-armoured Granit mountain suits and Avenger ballistic helmets for headgear; the latter being an early predecessor of CSAT's Assassin series of helmets.

Both sets of gear are usually camouflaged in the Russian military's unique version of CSAT's Hexacam camouflage pattern, a taiga-style colour scheme ideal for Livonia's woodland environments.

Unlike their CSAT compatriots, Spetsnaz operatives eschew CSAT's heavier combat fatigues in favour of Granit suits, which are more suited to traversing the cold and isolated Livonian countryside. Their Kipchak load bearing rigs are designed with expanded storage capacity in mind, but do not provide any protection from small arms fire.

Given the covert nature of their operations, the 223rd do not utilise any heavy ground vehicles and rely exclusively on Mi-48 gunships and PO-30 utility helicopters for transportation. To-201 stealth fighters and Mi-290 heavy-lift helicopters also provide close air support/cargo airlift respectively - on the rare occasion that assistance from either aircraft is required.

Arsenal[]

Armoury[]

Image

Name Description
Arma2-icon-igla

9K38 Igla

Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher
Diameter: 72 mm
Arma2-icon-ak107

AK-107

Assault Rifle
Calibre: 5.45×39 mm
Arma2-icon-aks74u

AKS-74U

Carbine
Calibre: 5.45×39 mm
Arma2-icon-ksvk

KSVK

Anti-Materiel Sniper Rifle
Calibre: 12.7×108 mm
Arma2-icon-makarov

Makarov

Handgun
Calibre: 9×18 mm
Arma2-icon-bizon

PP-19 Bizon

Submachine Gun
Calibre: 9×18 mm
Arma2-icon-rpg7

RPG-7V

Rocket Launcher
Diameter: 40 mm/105 mm
Arma2-icon-rpg18

RPG-18

Rocket Launcher
Diameter: 64 mm
Arma2-icon-rpk

RPK-74

Light Support Weapon
Diameter: 5.45×39 mm
Arma2-icon-metis

Metis-M 9K115-2

Anti-Tank Missile Launcher
Diameter: 130 mm
Arma2-icon-pkp

PKP

General-Purpose Machine Gun
Calibre: 7.62×54 mm
Arma2-icon-pkm

PKM

General-Purpose Machine Gun
Calibre: 7.62×54 mm
Arma2-icon-saiga

Saiga 12K

Shotgun
Calibre: 12 Gauge
Arma2-icon-svd

SVD Dragunov

Sniper Rifle
Calibre: 7.62×54 mm
Arma2-icon-vss

VSS Vintorez

Marksman Rifle
Calibre: 9×39 mm

Motor Pool[]

Vehicle Role Notes
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2S6M Tunguska
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Vehicle - Cannot transport any passengers
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BM-21 Grad
Self-Propelled Rocket Artillery - Rocket-based artillery system
- Can transport a single passenger
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BMP-3
Infantry Fighting Vehicle - Amphibious
- Can transport up to 5 passengers
- Has two front-facing hull gunners
Arma2-render-btr90
BTR-90
Infantry Fighting Vehicle - Amphibious
- Can transport up to 7 passengers
- Has a separate command vehicle variant for use in Warfare scenarios
Arma2-render-ka52woodland
Ka-52
Heavy Attack Helicopter - Cannot transport any passengers
Arma2-render-kamaz
Kamaz
Utility Truck - Variable transportation capacity depending on variant
- Has dedicated variants that can repair, rearm, and refuel nearby ground vehicles
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Mi-8MTV-3
Utility Helicopter - Can transport up to 16 passengers
- Has a dedicated variant that can heal infantry
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Mi-24P
Heavy Attack Helicopter - Can transport up to 8 passengers
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PBX
Rubber Inflatable Boat - Can transport up to 3 passengers
Arma2-render-pchelawoodland
Pchela-1T
UAV - Autonomous
Arma2-render-su34
Su-34
Fighter-Bomber - Cannot transport any passengers
- Pilot and co-pilot sit side-by-side
Arma2-render-su39
Su-39
Ground Attack Jet - Cannot transport any passengers
Arma2-render-t72nakidka
T-72
Main Battle Tank - Cannot transport any passengers
Arma2-render-t90
T-90
Main Battle Tank - Cannot transport any passengers
Arma2-render-vodnikbppu
Vodnik
Infantry Mobility Vehicle - Amphibious
- Variable transportation capacity depending on variant
- Has a dedicated variant that can heal infantry
Arma2-render-uaz
UAZ-469
Light Utility Vehicle - Unarmed variant can transport up to 6 passengers
- Armed variants can only transport a single passenger

Armoury[]

Image

Name Description
Arma3-icon-ak12

AK-12

Assault Rifle
Calibre: 7.62×39 mm
Arma3-icon-aku12

AKU-12

Carbine
Calibre: 7.62×39 mm
Arma3-icon-asp1

ASP-1 Kir

Designated Marksman Rifle
Calibre: 12.7×54 mm
RPG-42

RPG-42

Rocket Launcher
Diameter: 105 mm/72 mm
Arma3-icon-rook40

Rook-40

Handgun
Calibre: 9×21 mm
Arma3-icon-rpk12

RPK-12

Light Support Weapon
Calibre: 7.62×39 mm

Motor Pool[]

Vehicle Role Notes
Arma3-render-kajmanblack
Mi-48 Kajman
Heavy Attack Helicopter - Can transport up to 8 passengers
- Has six (6) weapon pylon hardpoints
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Mi-290 Taru
Heavy Utility Helicopter - Helicopters DLC-exclusive vehicle
- Variable transportation capacity depending on variant
- Has dedicated variants that can repair, rearm, and refuel ground vehicles and heal infantry
- Specific variants can utilise Slingloading
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PO-30 Orca
Light Utility Helicopter - Can transport up to 8 passengers
- Has two (2) weapon pylon hardpoints
- Can utilise Slingloading
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To-201 Shikra
Stealth Air Superiority Fighter - Jets DLC-exclusive vehicle
- Has seven (7) internal weapon pylon hardpoints
- Has six (6) external weapon pylon hardpoints
- Has dedicated variant that is stealthed against radars
- Stealthed variant does not have external hardpoints
- Is the fastest fixed-wing manned jet

Gallery[]

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ArmA 3

Video[]

Trivia[]

  • Russian forces are primarily a REDFOR faction in regular gameplay. However, there are specifically two campaigns in the series that have Russians on BLUFOR/INDFOR instead due to limitations with the Real Virtuality engine (two factions on REDFOR cannot be made to fight one another):

Notes[]

  1. Only applies to Sergeant Lev Zotkin's Spetsnaz team for the duration of the non-canon Eagle Wing campaign.
  2. Only applies to Captain Ivan Severov's Spetsnaz team and the paratrooper reinforcements at the climax of the non-canon First Contact campaign.
  3. Commanding officer of the 454th Guards-Motor Rifle Regiment during the events of Operation Harvest Red (2009). Continued to serve for an unknown period after the deployment to Chernarus.
  4. Leader of rogue Spetsnaz team covertly assisting pro-Russian, anti-government insurgents in Chernarus. Killed in Action by U.S. special operations during the events of Operation Harvest Red (2009).
  5. Unnamed commanding officer in charge of the peacekeeping/stabilisation force deployed to Northern Takistan after the events of Operation Arrowhead (2012).

References[]

  1. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2009, Russia, Arma 2, viewed 26 May 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-factions/russian-armed-forces>.
  2. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Bear Rising, "All enemy resistance in occupied settlements must be obliterated before 20:00 hours. After that the 454th Motor Rifles can secure the borders and head to their main objectives - the ports to the south. We cannot allow our men to be delayed by night fights with isolated CDF patrols."
  3. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Bear Rising, "Again the Cossacks proved we are worthy of our name by reaching our primary objectives. Unfortunately, there are still several isolated places where the CDF held their ground. These positions are well contained and will be assaulted before dawn. They won't stand a chance against the tanks of the heroic 1st Company. It's a shame that because of this the Cossacks will not be able to take part in the liberation of Chernogorsk tomorrow morning, that honor will be given to troops of 454th Motor Rifle Guards."
  4. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Dogs of War, "That's close enough. I am General Shagarov. You will hand over the prisoner now."
  5. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Bear Rising, "The move to protect Russian settlers in Chernarus goes well. The advance of the 321st Tank Battalion has slowed due to serious engagements in Kudla pass. However, the 1st Company "Kazaki" ("The Cossacks") have managed to penetrate deeper into enemy territory, only slowing just north of Zelenogorsk. Now they must punch through the large CDF formations defending this region and seize control of the main logistical arteries that run through the coastal area. A huge enemy force stands before the tankers, but the Kazaki are followed by reinforcements who will hold and exploit the breakthrough once made."
  6. 6.0 6.1 Mořický, K 2009, Chernarussian Crisis Intensifies, AAN Online, viewed 26 May 2023, <http://aan.moricky.com/en/europe/3-chernarussian-crisis-intensifies.html>.
  7. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2019, Contact, Arma 3, viewed 26 May 2023, <https://arma3.com/contact>.
  8. 8.0 8.1 ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., More about Arma 3 Contact, "Certainly one of the stars of the show is the lovingly created new Livonia sandbox terrain. This huge 12x12 km terrain covers the Nadbór militarized region of a larger fictional Polish-speaking country. To populate the terrain, we've created an extensive set of new structures, props, and natural objects, complemented by objects from other Bohemia terrains. Operating in Livonia is the smaller yet capable Livonian Defense Force (LDF). But, being a NATO member state, other allied deployments in fitting woodland camouflage also occasionally visit the region. Moreover, Livonia is landlocked and shares one border with Russian territory, which prompts speculation of elite Spetsnaz operators infiltrating the country."
  9. 9.0 9.1 ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Granit, "Russian Spetsnaz operating in Livonia commonly wear lightweight tactical suits that are almost fully rainproof. They are visually set apart by their two-tone paneled design, available in several color combinations."
  10. Mořický, K 2009, Chernarussian PM Executed, AAN Online, viewed 26 May 2023, <http://aan.moricky.com/en/europe/1-chernarussian-pm-executed.html>.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Mořický, K et al. 2011, Armaverse Timeline, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 26 May 2023, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Armaverse_Timeline>.
  12. Mořický, K 2009, Russians call emergency UN meeting, AAN Online, viewed 26 May 2023, <http://aan.moricky.com/en/europe/4-russians-call-emergency-un-meeting.html>.
  13. Mořický, K 2009, Security Council stalemate, AAN Online, viewed 26 May 2023, <http://aan.moricky.com/en/europe/5-security-council-stalemate.html>.
  14. Mořický, K 2009, ChDKZ’ leaders captured?, AAN Online, viewed 26 May 2023, <http://aan.moricky.com/en/europe/9-chdkz-leaders-captured.html>.
  15. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Manhattan, "РГР - Радио 'Голос России' Более 50 человек погибло и почти 500 получили ранения разной степени тяжести во время взрыва, прогремевшего сегодня на Красной площади в Москве. Число жертв уточняется. Взрывом также серьезно повредило собор Василия Блаженного. Представитель РПЦ заявил, что 'это свидетельствует о том, что у террористов нет уважения ни к Богу, ни к культурному наследию, как и к жизням людей.' Хотя Кремль пока воздерживается от обвинений, эксперты сходятся во мнении, что взрыв - дело рук известной террористической организации НАПА. Несколько дней назад внимание всего мира было приковано к Черноруссии, где НАПА устроила чудовищную резню среди мирного населения. Ранее в анонимном интервью РГР один из высокопоставленных офицеров ВС РФ обвинил США в том, что они не способны контролировать ситуацию в Черноруссии: 'Их действия только больше дестабилизируют ситуацию в регионе. Мы должны позаботиться о мире в Черноруссии.' Наш долг - защитить Россию и помочь народу Черноруссии.' Президент пока отказывается от комментариев, но наши источники подтверждают, что внутри Кремля склоняются к принятию решения о необходимости прямого вмешательства в войну в Черноруссии. Мы будем следить за развитием ситуации. До встречи в эфире. [RVR Russian Voice Radio. Over fifty people have been murdered and nearly five hundred injured in the blast that devastated the heart of the capital, Red Square in Moscow today. The death toll is almost certain to rise. The bombing also destroyed part of St. Basil's Cathedral, a spokesperson for the Church, who was uninjured, said this was "an indication that the terrorists who caused the explosion care as little for God or world heritage as they do for human life." Although the Kremlin is understandably reluctant to accuse any particular group at this stage, the vast body of expert opinion supports the idea that the infamous NAPA terrorist organization is behind the terrible attack. NAPA made the headlines earlier this week in war-torn Chernarus for the torture and murder of Civilians in the North of that troubled country. Earlier in this programme a high ranking Russian Ground Forces officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, told RVR "It has become clear that the Americans cannot control Chernarus. Their incompetence is destabilizing the region and we must act to restore the balance. It is our duty to both protect Russia, and to aid the people of Chernarus." The President would not comment, but insiders tell us there is growing impatience at the Kremlin for direct action in our fracturing neighbor-state. RVR will be back with more as the situation develops.]", Russian Voice Radio
  16. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Bitter Chill, "As you all know by 1700hrs there won't be a marine within 50 miles of this country, so don't forget your damned toothbrushes. I know you're all angry about the way the UN went, the USEUCOM withdrawal and the damned Russians, but don't let anger cloud your judgment in these last few hours, we're going home."
  17. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Bitter Chill, "The 27th MEU is leaving Chernarussian territory today, 17. October 2009 at 1700hrs, to be replaced by Russian Federation peacekeepers. The Kremlin claimed that USMC forces were incapable of controlling terrorist organizations - namely NAPA - convincing the UN to rescind it's approval. Many feel the Russians would have invaded anyway and that the UN complied so as not to seem toothless should the Federation act unilaterally. Without UN backing, the US feel forced to abandon Chernarus to the Russians. After the attack on Moscow sympathy and support for this position is widespread, with global public opinion and many national governments supporting the move. Razor Team will secure FOB Manhattan until it is dismantled and will then transfer directly to the Khe Sanh, leaving the region via the Khardaran strait. The transition from US to Russian control will of necessity be chaotically swift, USEUCOM has ordered there be no contact between the two powers."
  18. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Dogs of War, "The Russians have a camp near Vybor airport, which serves as the main base for their troops, yard for their vehicles and base of operations for their commanders. BLUFOR command have formulated a plan to rid us of these dubious peacekeepers by political means. It will be all but impossible to defeat them militarily, so this plan should at least be given a chance. Ltn. Tomas Marny has some deeper insight into this."
  19. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, War That Never Was, "The Russian government withdrew its forces from Chernarus after receiving conclusive evidence that the Moscow bombing was orchestrated in Russia and executed by 'Chedaki' personnel."
  20. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, War That Never Was, "After the capture, handover and bungled rescue attempt of Lopotev, Russian forces have been thrown into disarray. Peace is re-established and Chedaki conspirators are considered the only threat now by both sides. Razor is being transferred to the Khe Sanh. The details of the campaign are now considered top secret."
  21. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Dogs of War, "Lopotev is our highest priority POW. The Russians are as keen as we are to interrogate him so they've sent some intelligence officers to assist you in transferring 'The Shark'. The officers should be ready in a few minutes at a nearby location. Lopotev must be safely transferred to the exchange point ASAP without coming to any harm. Rendezvous with the Russian intel officers who'll then lead you to the handover."
  22. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Dogs of War, "SYKES: I got Spetsnaz in the treeline, Cooper! SHAGAROV: What's happening? COOPER: General! Get Lopotev out! Go! Now!"
  23. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Dogs of War, "RUSSIAN OFFICER: Razor Team! Come, look at this. Your man is correct, they were Spetsnaz. RODRIGUEZ: Hah! Believe us now mother fucker? RUSSIAN OFFICER: I can't say. Look I'm staying here, I'll call support. We need time to think."
  24. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Dogs of War, "Russians are in full withdrawal. Lopotev is fucked. God know what they'll do to him. It was General Shagarov's report that really swung it for us though. We're lucky Karelin's rescue attempt went down like it did. So now it's just a clean-up operation. Retake the Chedaki held territory, save the day. How we go about that is up to you... commander. Swordsman out."
  25. ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, War That Never Was, "Based on an agreement between the Russian and American governments, all events post the US withdrawal were camouflaged as the 'mistakes of low-level commanders' and dismissed as 'border incidents'. Both American and Russian governments continue to deny any connection to any of the warring factions inside Chernarus during the conflict."
  26. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, Arma 2: Private Military Company Features, Arma 2, viewed 26 May 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/game-features/pmc>.
  27. ARMA 2: Private Military Company 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Black Gauntlet, \ca\video_pmc\cp10_outro_b.ogv, 00:24, "The attack comes amid heightened tensions in Takistan. Analysts have suggested that the draw down of NATO troops, combined with fractious power struggles between numerous guerilla groups, has exacerbated the security situation.", AAN News
  28. ARMA 2: Private Military Company 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Black Gauntlet, \ca\video_pmc\cp10_outro_a.ogv, 01:31, "In Takistan itself, political instability has reached boiling point, with several factions of the New Takistani Army reportedly fragmenting from central command in Takmyr.", AAN News
  29. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, Proving Grounds, Arma 2, viewed 26 May 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-pmc-proving-grounds/a2pmc-proving-grounds>.
  30. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2013, 'SINGLEPLAYER', Following harsh economic conditions and political hardships, the global situation of 2035 finds itself at breaking point. Tensions between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the allied countries of the recently-introduced Canton Protocol Strategic Alliance Treaty (CSAT) are at an all-time high, coming to a head in the Pacific. Meanwhile, on the small island of the Republic of Altis and Stratis, NATO forces are preparing to hand over responsibility for the security of the Republic to the armed forces of the local government. Many, however, remain skeptical as to the wisdom of such a move., ARMA 3 MANUAL, viewed 1 December 2024, <arma3_manual.pdf>.
  31. 31.0 31.1 ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., News Today 06.18.39, \a3\props_f_enoch\items\documents\data\newspaper_01_co.paa, "Russia sets date for major vote on CSAT membership", News Today
  32. ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Field Manual/Vehicles/T-100 Varsuk, "A modernized version of the Russian T-95 MBT. The ongoing development of the new generation battle tank was restarted in 2016 thanks to revenues from the oil crisis."
  33. ARMA 3: Tanks 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Field Manual/Vehicles/T-140 Angara, "A licensed variant of the original Russian design operated by the elite of CSAT armored forces."
  34. Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2018, A few weeks ago we posted a 16-minute long dev diary to introduce the upcoming #Arma3Tanks DLC. In case you missed this, we're sharing a few shorter highlights that you can watch straight on your Twitter timeline. Let's start off with the new armored vehicles. Hello T-140 Angara!, 3 April, viewed 26 May 2023, <https://twitter.com/ArmaPlatform/status/981144893383901186>.
  35. ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Avenger Helmet, "Tracing its design lineage to CSAT's advanced Protector / Defender / Assassin helmets, the Avenger helmet provides a more basic version of ballistic head protection."
  36. ARMA 3: Apex 2016 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Field Manual/Weapons/Qilin, "The Qilin provides safe and fast operating speeds with superior levels of mobility and maneuverability. It is highly adaptable to severe, rugged and restrictive terrains while providing off-road, cross-country mobility under all types of weather conditions. The vehicle was produced in China with Russian cooperation, so some minor influence from Ifrit MRAP can be seen in the Qilin design."
  37. ARMA 3: Jets 2017 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Field Manual/Vehicles/To-201 Shikra, "The To-201 Shikra is a fifth-generation, single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft. The aircraft was designed by CSAT and Russian joint syndicate."
  38. ARMA 3: Jets 2018 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Field Manual/Weapons/S-750 Rhea, "The S-750 Rhea Surface-Air-Missile system was designed by Russia to defend its airspace against hostile intrusion. The asset was adapted by CSAT based on a joint CSAT/Russian arms syndicate deal."
  39. 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., News Today 06.18.39, \a3\props_f_enoch\items\documents\data\newspaper_01_co.paa, "Commenting on conclusions of the review, Foreign Minister Poda Makrovich acknowledged there were 'concerns' about CSAT's methodology, but added its soft power expansionism should not be viewed out of context. "Let's not forget how our Western friends reneged on promises made before the Warsaw Pact's dissolution," he told a reporter from AAN. "NATO gave us assurances once. The German border was a line in the sand. And yet that line has crept slowly eastwards. An arc of instability has arisen from the Green Sea to the Middle East. There are even US soldiers, conducting war games along our borders. I think it is fair to say, attraction and co-option are not [...]", News Today
  40. ARMA 3: Apex 2016 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Apex Protocol, Heart of Darkness, \a3\missions_f_exp\video\exp_m04_vin.ogv, 00:05, "REPORT: CSAT SET TO APPROVE PLAN TO EXPAND NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN UPCOMING MOSCOW COUNCIL SESSION", AAN News
  41. ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., First Contact, Going Dark, "I dunno? Russia joining up with CSAT? I mean, yeah. Being trading partners is one thing. But, full-on membership? That's quite a commitment. And it's not working out so well for Belarus now, is it?"
  42. ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., First Contact, False Negative, "But AAN's correspondent in Andrzejów, Sean Bradwell, says paranoia in Eastern Europe has reached a fever pitch since Belarus began accession talks with CSAT, following the 2035 Moscow Summit.", AAN News
  43. 43.0 43.1 ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., First Contact, False Negative, "Named Excercise Electron-39, the event will be the biggest of its kind and comes just weeks ahead of a Kremlin decision on a CSAT membership action plan. He added that many in the West are still concerned over the 'Apex Protocol Papers' and the bloc's projection of soft power expansionism. Exercise Electron, Bradwell states, is a way of bolstering confidence at a time when CSAT looks poised to achieve complete global hegemony. If Russia enters the fold, it would mean the final and most important domino has fallen.", AAN News
  44. ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., News Today 06.18.39, \a3\props_f_enoch\items\documents\data\newspaper_01_co.paa, "Russia says that such a show of force, close to its borders, is a threat to its security. Foreign Minister Poda Makarovich said: 'NATO sabre-rattling is counterproductive. The world is already on a precipice. A return to bilateral Cold War-era thinking could be disastrous for everyone. If the US continues to ignore the new world order, and insists on creating enemies where there are none, they run the risk of making their fears a reality.'", News Today
  45. ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., News Today 06.18.39, \a3\props_f_enoch\items\documents\data\newspaper_01_co.paa, "Russian President Nika Grekova issued a surprise statement yesterday, citing July 15th as the date for a vote over membership to the Canton Protocol Strategic Alliance Treaty. If successful, accession talks could begin late next year.", News Today
  46. ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Livonia, "On July 15, 2039, Russia will consider an action plan for joining CSAT. Many Livonians fear that membership will end a tenuous balance of world power."
  47. ARMA 2 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Eagle Wing, End of the World
  48. ARMA 3: Contact 2019 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., First Contact, Elimination Coda

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Factions of ArmA 2
BLUFOR USMCCDFU.S. ArmyKSKACRBritish Army
REDFOR Russian Armed ForcesChDKZTakistani ArmyTakistani Militia
INDFOR NAPATakistani RebelsUnited NationsION
Operation Arrowhead | British Armed Forces
Factions - REDFOR (ArmA 2)
Russian Armed ForcesChDKZTakistani ArmyTakistani Militia
Operation Arrowhead
Factions of ArmA 3
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REDFOR CSATGendarmerieRussian SpetsnazViper
INDFOR AAFLDFSyndikat
Apex DLC | Contact DLC
Factions - REDFOR (ArmA 3)
CSATGendarmerieRussian SpetsnazViper
Apex DLC | Contact DLC
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